Ingram phlebotomy practice for certification 2025

Front

What is the maximum allowable time for a tourniquet to be applied during venipuncture?

Back

1 minute

Front

Describe the proper procedure for collecting a blood culture specimen.

Back

Clean the site with chlorhexidine, use sterile technique, and collect in specific culture bottles.

Front

Explain the difference between serum and plasma.

Back

Plasma contains clotting factors; serum does not.

Front

What complications can arise from improper needle insertion angle during venipuncture? A) Hematoma formation B) Nerve damage C) Arterial puncture D) All of the above

Back

All of the above

Front

List the order of draw for multiple tube collections and explain why this order is important. Options: A) Red, blue, green, lavender; B) Blue, red, green, lavender; C) Lavender, green, blue, red; D) Green, lavender, red, blue

Back

Blue, red, green, lavender

Front

How do you identify and handle a hemolyzed sample? It appears pink or red; notify the lab and recollect if necessary.

Back

It appears pink or red; notify the lab and recollect if necessary.

Front

What are the potential consequences of drawing blood from an arm with a fistula? A) Increased risk of infection, B) Damage to the fistula, C) Inaccurate test results, D) All of the above

Back

All of the above

Front

Discuss the importance of patient identification and how errors can impact test results.

Back

Errors can lead to incorrect diagnosis and treatment.

Front

Explain the steps to take if a patient experiences syncope during a blood draw.

Back

Stop the draw, lay the patient flat, and elevate their legs.

Front

What is the significance of using evacuated tubes with anticoagulants, and how do they function?

Back

They prevent clotting by binding calcium.